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At an invitation from my friend I entered his sprawling
Bungalow, I sat along with others for listening
To the discourse of a Swamiji who was highlighting
The importance of meditation and also narrating
The episodes and stories for leading
A contented and happy life and how one can be enjoying
One’s life and concluded his discourse by answering
The questions of the gathering assembled and clarifying
Their doubts. Later, everyone started going near him for seeking
His blessings. When I got a chance, standing
Near him, he was greeting me with a smile and addressing
Me: “Dr. Rao, how is your software consultancy firm performing?”
I was surprised at his query and the yogic powers he was possessing.
Then he said: “Don’t you remember me, Dr. Rao? We were working
Together some years ago”. I was dumbstruck and never expected meeting
Him as a spiritual leader instead of an expert in ‘emerging
Concepts in technology’. He was a topper from the leading
Institutions of IIT and IIM. Then he said, after landing
In the USA he worked for a few companies by switching
Jobs to earn more money. One fine day he was feeling
Dejected. At this juncture, he met a Swamiji from India and seeking
His advice, and interacting with him had changed his way of thinking
About life, and he decided to become his disciple. After formal training
At the Swamiji’s ashram, he became a spiritual leader and started involving
Himself in spiritual activities. After bidding
Goodbye to Narayanan, I felt some professionals seeking
Greener pastures in the USA may change their way of thinking
After hearing Swamiji’s discoursing. |
